WRITE NASTRAN

 

This function allows the user to output the current model data to an external file into NASTRAN format.  The user may output either the complete model data or partial model data. For detailed descriptions of these options, users should refer to NASTRAN software documentation.

 

Figure 5.7.3 Nastran File Options

 

Detailed description:

 

   1. DSI Prompts:

>      ENTER CONTROLS OPTION

ANALYSIS TYPE

         Displays a submenu with NASTRAN analysis types:

Figure 5.7.4 Nastran analysis type

 

FORMAT OPTION

         Displays a submenu with file format options:

Figure 5.7.5 Nastran Format Option

 

        SINGLE FIELD (fixed format columns of eight)

        DOUBLE FIELD (double precision)

     FREE FORMAT (separated with comma)

 

OUTPUT OPTION

         Displays a submenu with output options:

 

 Figure 5.7.6 Nastran Output Option

 

PARAM CARDS

         Displays the parameter modify window (see figure below).

        WRITE FILE

        EXIT

 

Figure 5.7.7 Nastran Parameter Card Window

 

2. DSI prompts:

>      ENTER FILE NAME OR "STOP" TO EXIT

•       Enter a file name (up to 24 characters).

 

3. DSI prompts:

>      OUTPUT ONLY ACTIVE PARTS. (Y/N)

?      YES

        NO

         YES will only output the elements displayed on the screen.

         NO will output all elements existing in the database.

 

4. DSI prompts:

>      ENTER ANALYSIS TITLE

         Any alphanumeric input up to 72 characters may be entered as the title of      the NASTRAN bulk data file.